Anthony Davis is heading down a disastrous slippery slope Mavericks should fear

The Dallas Mavericks are approaching training camp nearly fully healthy, with the exception of Kyrie Irving's ACL rehabilitation and Anthony Davis' recovery from surgery to repair a torn retina. Davis attended a recent Mavericks mini-camp but was unable to participate in on-court activities due to his ongoing recovery.

Throughout his career, Davis has often delayed his offseason workouts until later in the summer, which may be linked to his history of early-season injuries. While he cannot control the need for surgery, Mavericks fans are advised to monitor his situation closely, as his injury-prone track record raises concerns about potential negative effects if he is not fully recovered when the season begins.

Although Davis has previously stated that offseason rest benefits him, his early-season injuries suggest otherwise. Similar to Irving's situation last season, increased workload may heighten injury risk even if it does not directly cause injuries. The Mavericks have strong frontcourt depth to help manage Davis' minutes, but he is still expected to be the primary option, making his availability and conditioning critical.

While this specific eye injury recovery is not muscle-related and may not be a major cause for alarm, fans should keep a close watch on Davis' progress during training camp. If his eye heals properly, he could be ready for preseason action. However, given his history, there remains a risk of another early-season injury or delayed availability, which would be detrimental to the team.